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Salsa Classes at Wharf Bar
2026-03-06 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) and 12 more dates | Wharf bar and restaurant, 12-24 Fawcett St, ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
SALSA CLASSES EVERY FRIDAY at Wharf Bar & Restaurant
Every Friday, join us for Salsa classes with Elena from Salsa Mind — learn new moves, enjoy delicious food, and soak up the river vibes!
Classes from 7:30–8:30pm — $20 with complimentary guacamole & tortillas.

Ballina Duck Fest 2026
2026-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 | nsw
Purchase a Duck Race Entry or a Corporate Duck Entry
The duck race will be held on the Richmond River at Captain Cook Park (next to Ballina RSL) NSW Australia.
Sunday 8 March 2026 | 11:00am – 3:00pm
Enjoy a fun-filled day featuring food, games, jumping castles, candle making, bubble fairies, live entertainment and music, duck racing, the popular Best Dressed Duck competition, and more.
Community Duck Race Tickets $5 ea or 3 for $10
When you buy a Racing Duck ticket, you’re buying a numbered entry in the race, not a physical duck.
1,000 numbered rubber ducks will race down the Richmond River.
Open to Everyone
Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $500 voucher donated by Harvey Norman – Ballina
• 2nd Prize: $300 cash donated by Launch Performance & 4×4 – Ballina
• 3rd Prize: $200 cash donated by Precision Kitchens & Cabinets
Corporate Ducks $80 ea
Businesses, schools, community groups and organisations are invited to purchase a Duck, dress their duck, and enter the Best Dressed Duck Competition.
• Best Dressed Duck will receive a trophy
• People’s Choice Award – Best Dressed Duck, voted by the public on the day
Proudly organised by the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond.
Proceeds support Rotary Club projects and local community organisations.

Ballina Duck Fest – 8 March 2026

Cost: $5.00 – $80.00

Sunday Session at Seven Mile Brewery
2026-03-15 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-05 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-17 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-21 15:00 - 21:00 | seven mile brewery, 188-202 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Soak in the sounds of the Northern Rivers with family and friends in a fun, laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a variety of comfort food from the food trucks on site, including all your favourites such as burgers, nachos, wraps, fries, and American style barbeque meats.
Music from 3 pm every first and third Sunday of the month.

Wharf River Club Riverside Concert
2026-04-05 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-05 15:00 - 18:00 | nsw
Wharf River Club will bring music and entertainment to the river front. With the support of Ballina Times and Paradise FM we are creating place for young and old to come together and enjoy themselves right here in the heart of Ballina. Now is the time to come together and create something special! We have live music every Sunday from 3 – 6pm, right on time for Happy Hour PLUS once a month we host Wharf River Club featuring the biggest bands in the Northern Rivers, right on the Fawcett Park Wharf. Book a table, join us at the bar or bring your family and friends for a picnic on the lawn. The event is FREE but we do ask for you to make a gold coin donation to our charity of the day, supporting our local community.
So far this event series has raised close to $25,000 for Ballina and Norther Rivers based charities including Ballina Marine Rescue, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Ballina, East Ballina Lions Club, Northern Rivers Animal Services (NRAS), Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond and many more.
